Steam hair curler



F. c. SALISBURY STEAM HAIR CURLER Aug; 23, 1927 Filed March 29, 1926 v Patented Aug. 23, 1927.

FRANK G. SALISBURY, F CLEVELAND, OHIO.

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The invention relates to the direct application of steam heat to human hair, to give a curl or permanent wave to the same, and the invention has more particular reference to a device constructed and arranged first to v reduce the Weight of the curling apparatus so the operator can easily handle the same; second, to avoid the direct application of the metallic or electric heating elements to the head, which may "occasion some distress to the customer; third, to retain the hair in a soft moist condition and hence prevent the hair from becoming dry and harsh to the touch by enclosing it in a hot, moist vapor, that softens and increases the flexibility of the hair, and prevents it from becoming frizzy. and kinky, which disagreeable condition often arises from overdrying-the hair, the object to be obtained being to permanently stretch-the hair by waving until it will retain its shape without danger of resuming its original form; fourth, to reduce the amount of time required insetting the hair,

in a permanent curl or wave, since the electric heating devices require some time in getting up steam before the hair can be treated by the steam, which preliminary waste of time is avoided in the use of the present device; fifth, the amount of moist vapor supplied is variable and also the area of surface affected thereby, I adapted to treat any desired strand of ham Also provision is made for preventing the curled or 'waved strand or look of hair from becoming thicker at the base than at its outer end.

Also the hot vapor is enclos'edin a cham ber while being applied to the hair and hence is prevented from coming into contact with 40 the scalp of the customer and all exhaust from this chamber is carried away from the head and scalp.

Further, no intervening pads or treated.

strips of cloth are required before applying the steam as in ordinarytreatment.

, Further, all inconvenience from the weight of heavy electrical appliances resting upon the head is avoided and all unnecessary pulling; also the wave can be produced much nearer to the scalp.

perforations inits walls, upon which the hair illustrated in the accompanying drawing and so that the device may be Application lmea March 29, 1926. Serial No. 98,098.

is wound, and communicating with said boiler.

It includes a sliding connection between the forming tube and the hose permitting the perforated area of the tube to be reduced or extended to correspond with the sizeof the strand of hair to be treated.

It also includes an external tube or chamber adapted to enclose the inner tube and strand of hairwrapped thereon, and removable means for closing the lower end of the chamber.

It includes also the combination and arrangement of parts, hereinafter described,

specifically pointed out in the claims.

In the accompanying. drawing Fig. l is a side elevation of the boiler showing several steam pipes and curlers attached thereto; Fig. 2 1s a longitudinal section showing the hair wrapped about the perforated tube; Fig. 3 is a similar view showing the inner tube and sliding steam connection therefor; Fig. 4 1s a bottom view of the curler; Fig. 5 1'3 a top view of the curler. v In these views, A is the inner tube having a tapered lower end about which the hair is wrapped, thus reducing the diameter of the curl adjacent to the scalp where the hair is thickest. T I

.The perforations extend over the area of thelower half of the curler tube and the extremlty is closed and provided with a notch B in which the string C that ties the hair is passed to secure the same in place. A second string C secures the outer end of the strand.

D represents the strand of hair wrapped about the inner tube; E is a steam pipe connection which is slidingly movable in the curler tube and servesas a valve to regulate the area covered with perforations through which the steam may pass, and adjust the same to the size of the strand. F is a flexible hose connecting the valve tube with the boiler v G. K is a narrow flange on the curler tube A which is knurled so that it can be grasped by the fingers to tighten the strand of hair on the tube. I is the'outer cylinder which is A closed at the outerend at J and fitted to the curler tube A, and preferably rests upon the shoulder K thereon. This cylinder is slightly larger in diameter than the diameter of the .curl of hair, to allow the steam to pass around the same. 1

A small vent opening L is provided in the closed end of the outer cylinder to "permit the steam 'to escape before condensation takes place. The lower end is closed by means of a can M placed over the curl before the outer cylinder is put in place andthen screwedthereover.

A large opening N is made in the cap for the passage of the strand of hair andthe inner tube, and a sponge or other packing substance 0 is placed thereabout to prevent the steam from touching the scalp. I

IIfiVlllg described the invention what I claim as new and. desire to secure by Letters Patent is:

1. A hair-curler comprising, a source of steam, a multiple number of steam pipes connected therewith, a corresponding number of perforated tubes closed at their outer ends, tubular 'slidin connections between said steam pipes ancf said perforated tubes 1 and having outer cylinders enclosing Said sliding, hose connection therefor, forming a valve for controlling the extent of area of the perforations therein, and a steam supply hose connected therewith;

4:. In a haii curler, a perforated tube upon which the hair is adapted to be wound, a

slidinghose connection therefor, forming a valve for controlling the extent of area of the perforations therein, and a steam supply hose connected therewith, one extremity of,

said tube being tapered to reduce the overall diameter of the curl ofhair wound thereon.

5. In a hair curler, a perforated tube upon which the hair is adapted to be wound, a

sliding hose connection therefor, forming a valve for controlling the extent of area of the perforations therein, and a steam supply hose connected therewith, one extremity of said tube being tapered to reduce the overall diameter of the curl of hair wound thereon, turning means for said tube, and means for attaching a winding string thereto.

6. A hair curler comprising, a source of steam, a multiple number of steam pipes connected therewith, a corresponding number of perforated tubes closed at their ends, tubular sliding connections between said steam pipes and said perforated tubes and having housings enclosing said tubes, each of said housings havinga closed end through which said innertube projects and also provided with a removable capat its oppositeend. a

7 A hair curler comprising a hollow hair support having apertures therein and adaptedto receive a strand of h'air thereon, asliding sleeve associated with said support for varying the degree of opening of said apertures, and means for conducting a fluid to said support and ejecting it through said apertures.

In testimony whereof I hereunto aflix my signature this 4th day ofMarch, 1926.

FRANK o. SALISBURY. 

